Societe du developpement economique de Greenstone - Greenstone Economic Development Corporation

The Greenstone Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) fosters and encourages the start-up and operation of successful enterprise in all economic sectors within the Greenstone Region. We are a community-based, non-profit organization administered by a volunteer board of directors representative of the communities within the Greenstone Service area.

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Education

Elementary

There are 14 elementary schools throughout the communities of Greenstone, 4 of which are First Nations.  The average elementary class size for kindergarten to grade 8 is 21.54.  Education is offered in both the english and french languages.

Superior-Greenstone District School Board

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Superior North Catholic District School Board

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Pre-school and Day Care

The District of Thunder Bay Social Services sets the standards for the Children's Services Division which invests in the physical, social, emotional, and economic health of our communities by supporting children's programs that are affordable, effective, accessible, and accountable. 

Program Locations

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Secondary

Geraldton Composite High School has a large selection of courses in the english language designed to appeal to local interests.  The focus on technology helps students interested in the trades or business and information technology fields prepare for their post-secondary endeavours.  GCHS also runs a natural Resource Technology class, a local television broadcast called Knightline, and Outers

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Ecole Secondaire Chateau-Jeunesse is the only secondary school in the area that offers students a full selection of courses and activities in the french language.  It prepares and encourages the francophone students to continue their post-secondary studies in their language.

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Secondary education is provided for First Nations community members of Ginoogaming and Long Lake #58 at Nimiki Migiziki High School.  Each year, it produces a number of new graduates that go on to the post secondary level.

Ginoogaming First Nation

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Post-Secondary

The Greenstone region is surrounded by post-secondary facilities that offer programs and services at an unbeatable quality of education.  With an extensive range of learning choices and alternatives, you can earn your certificate, diploma, or degree without leaving the Greenstone region. 

Universities

Lakehead University

Hearst University

 

Colleges

Confederation College

Collège Boréal

Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology

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